Self-sufficiency project in a rural mountain environment in Biar, Spain

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  Description

  We are a couple doing a self-sufficiency project in a rural mountain environment. We have land with almond trees, starting a veggies garden, learning to make compost, soil, fertilizers, raise animals and build a greenhouse... Above all, we would like to improve the garden area, storage, cultivation, make preserves and brines.
  
  Somos una pareja haciendo un proyecto de autosuficiencia en un entorno rural de montaña. Tenemos terreno con almendros, comenzando una huerta, aprendiendo a hacer compost, suelo, fertilizantes, criar animales y construir un invernadero... Nos gustaría sobre todo mejorar la zona de jardín, almacenaje, cultivo, hacer conservas y salmueras.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We speak several languages: English, French and Spanish. We have renovated a traditional stone house, we are an architect and sculptor so there is knowledge and creative projects to share with our guests.
  
  Hablamos varios idiomas: inglés, francés y español. Hemos renovado una casa tradicional de piedra, somos arquitecto y escultora con lo que hay conocimiento y proyectos creativos que compartir con nuestros invitados.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Different activities depending on the time of year: from animal care, to garden care, we are interested in permaculture knowledge (this is most of our interest), landscaping. We also have artistic projects that sometimes need audiovisual and graphic support. At home we can have a hand, maintenance, cooking...we can combine tasks depending on what you can offer.
  Let us know how long you would like to stay and if you have a car or camper van, which is preferred.
  
  Diferentes actividades dependiendo de la época del año: desde el cuidado de animales, hasta cuidados en el jardín, nos interesan los conocimientos de permacultura. También tenemos proyectos artísticos que a veces necesitan soporte audiovisual y gráfico. En la casa nos viene bien una mano, de mantenimiento, cocina...podemos combinar trabajos dependiendo de lo que puedas ofrecer.
  Haznos saber el tiempo que te gustaría estar y si vienes con coche propio o camper, esto es lo que preferimos.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  We Speak English, French and Spanish, so we will be happy to share it while you are here if having some preferences.
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  Accommodation

  Private accommodation would be provided for volunteers/guests: a house with a room and its own bathroom with a living room, kitchen, terrace and private garden. Privacy and freedom. Smoking is not allowed. If you bring your motorhome you are also welcome. Not food included.
  
  Se daría alojamiento privado para voluntarios/ invitados: casita con habitación y baño propio con salón, cocina, terraza y jardín privados. Privacidad y libertad. No se admiten fumadores. Si traes tu autocaravana eres bien recibido también.

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  What else ...

  Our intention is to offer accommodation in a privileged location, surrounded by nature, in exchange for 5/7 hours a day of help, from Monday to Friday. We are in the middle of the mountains, so you need your own vehicle to have freedom. The nearest town is 6km away (you could walk or bike but it may take an hour). If it happens that we go down to the town or to Alicante, we don't mind sharing our car. We are people who have lived in a variety of countries and are used to sharing, so we like respectful, independent people who respect privacy. If you have a motorhome or van you are also welcome.
  
  Nuestra intención es ofrecer alojamiento en un lugar privilegiado, rodeado de naturaleza, a cambio de 5/7h al día de trabajo, de lunes a viernes. Estamos en medio del monte, con lo que se necesita vehículo propio para tener libertad.
  El pueblo más cercano está a 6km (se podría ir andando o en bici pero quizá se tarde una hora). Si coincide que bajamos al pueblo o a Alicante, no nos importa compartir nuestro coche.
  Somos gente que hemos vivido en diversidad de países y estamos acostumbrados a compartir, con lo que nos gusta la gente respetuosa, independiente y que respeta la privacidad.
  
  Si tenéis una autocaravana o furgoneta sois bienvenidos también.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Yes, but you should know that connection is basic, you could bring your own modem if need more data or speed.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Yes, natural environment with electrical connection

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We could, but we should consider that we have other pets as well...cats, dog and chickens

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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